Published September 30, 2026 at 5:13 PM ET · Updated October 1, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Organizers of Islamic retreat attended by NYC first lady called for Israel's destruction
2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Washington Free Beacon. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
Organizers of an Islamic wellness retreat attended by New York City first lady Rama Duwaji called for the destruction of Israel in social media posts, according to reports. The retreat is being held at a castle in Portugal, and the Washington Free Beacon reported that organizers called for abolishing Israel and 'cleansing' it of Jews.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 14 hr ago, when Washington Free Beacon reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 8 hr ago from New York Post.
